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What is the primary cause of anoxia?
What is the primary cause of anoxia?
When does the dilutor demand regulator function?
When does the dilutor demand regulator function?
Which method is recommended for measuring moisture in an oxygen system?
Which method is recommended for measuring moisture in an oxygen system?
How are oxygen cylinder test dates typically indicated?
How are oxygen cylinder test dates typically indicated?
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If an oxygen system pressure has leaked away after charging, which component is most likely the cause?
If an oxygen system pressure has leaked away after charging, which component is most likely the cause?
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Where would you most likely find the cause of a leak in an oxygen system?
Where would you most likely find the cause of a leak in an oxygen system?
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How often should oxygen bottles be tested and inspected?
How often should oxygen bottles be tested and inspected?
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What is the typical capacity of an oxygen bottle?
What is the typical capacity of an oxygen bottle?
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Where are the oxygen bottle test and working pressures typically found?
Where are the oxygen bottle test and working pressures typically found?
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What is the recommended position for the oxygen bottle on/off valve after installation?
What is the recommended position for the oxygen bottle on/off valve after installation?
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How is dangerous pressure rise in oxygen cylinders relieved?
How is dangerous pressure rise in oxygen cylinders relieved?
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What pressure range should oxygen cylinders be left at to avoid condensation forming?
What pressure range should oxygen cylinders be left at to avoid condensation forming?
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What determines the material used for oxygen pipelines?
What determines the material used for oxygen pipelines?
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How is the direction of flow in an oxygen non-return valve indicated?
How is the direction of flow in an oxygen non-return valve indicated?
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What material are oxygen filters typically made of?
What material are oxygen filters typically made of?
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What is used to indicate satisfactory operation of the oxygen system?
What is used to indicate satisfactory operation of the oxygen system?
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What happens when an aircraft suddenly drops pressure at 14,000 ft?
What happens when an aircraft suddenly drops pressure at 14,000 ft?
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How is an over-pressurized oxygen cylinder indicated?
How is an over-pressurized oxygen cylinder indicated?
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What is the typical life span of an aircraft oxygen cylinder?
What is the typical life span of an aircraft oxygen cylinder?
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How is a discharged chemical oxygen generator indicated?
How is a discharged chemical oxygen generator indicated?
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What is the minimum supply duration of a chemical oxygen generator?
What is the minimum supply duration of a chemical oxygen generator?
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How should the oxygen line service valve be secured?
How should the oxygen line service valve be secured?
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Aircraft capable of flying above what altitude must carry oxygen equipment?
Aircraft capable of flying above what altitude must carry oxygen equipment?
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What is the approximate critical altitude for oxygen requirement?
What is the approximate critical altitude for oxygen requirement?
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If oxygen is not being supplied in normal flight conditions, what should the cabin altitude be?
If oxygen is not being supplied in normal flight conditions, what should the cabin altitude be?
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Above what altitude must pressure breathing systems be used?
Above what altitude must pressure breathing systems be used?
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At what altitude do the oxygen masks deploy automatically?
At what altitude do the oxygen masks deploy automatically?
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What are oxygen cylinders normally fitted with?
What are oxygen cylinders normally fitted with?
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When does a demand regulator in a portable oxygen bottle open?
When does a demand regulator in a portable oxygen bottle open?
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What color are American-made crew oxygen cylinders?
What color are American-made crew oxygen cylinders?
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Which connector has a left-hand thread in an oxygen system?
Which connector has a left-hand thread in an oxygen system?
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'What is the principle of an O2 generator?'
'What is the principle of an O2 generator?'
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What pressure are oxygen cylinders usually pressurized to?
What pressure are oxygen cylinders usually pressurized to?
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Once charged, what should be done to oxygen storage cylinders?
Once charged, what should be done to oxygen storage cylinders?
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Where are the left-handed threads found in an oxygen system?
Where are the left-handed threads found in an oxygen system?
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How does a portable O2 diluter demand valve work?
How does a portable O2 diluter demand valve work?
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What type of material should be avoided when working in the vicinity of an oxygen system?
What type of material should be avoided when working in the vicinity of an oxygen system?
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What is the operating temperature of a chemical oxygen generator?
What is the operating temperature of a chemical oxygen generator?
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When charging an oxygen bottle in-situ, what should be done?
When charging an oxygen bottle in-situ, what should be done?
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What does the gauge fitted to an oxygen bottle indicate?
What does the gauge fitted to an oxygen bottle indicate?
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How should thread lubrication tape be applied in an oxygen system?
How should thread lubrication tape be applied in an oxygen system?
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How is an expended chemical oxygen generator indicated?
How is an expended chemical oxygen generator indicated?
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